Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual page 258

Continuous Glucose
Monitoring (CGM)
Contraindication
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Indications
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Glossary
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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems use a sensor
inserted under the skin to check glucose levels in interstitial fluid.
A transmitter sends sensor glucose readings to a display device.
A safety statement outlining specific situations where the Dexcom
G5 Mobile should not be used because it may be harmful to you.
The risk of use clearly outweighs any possible benefit.
High blood glucose. Same as "high" or high blood sugar.
Hyperglycemia is a characterized by an excess of glucose in the
bloodstream.
It is important to treat hyperglycemia. If left untreated,
hyperglycemia can lead to serious complications.
The default high alert in the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System
is set to 11.1 mmol/L. Consult your healthcare professional to
determine the appropriate hyperglycemic setting for you.
Low blood glucose. Same as "low" or low blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia is characterized by a low level of glucose in the
blood stream.
It is important to treat hypoglycemia. If left untreated,
hypoglycemia can lead to serious complications.
The default low alert in the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System is set
to 4.4 mmol/L. Consult your healthcare professional to determine
the appropriate hypoglycemic setting for you.
A condition making a particular treatment or procedure advisable.
How, for what purposes, and under what circumstances you
should use the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System. Indications let
you know who should use the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System
and when.
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